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The Secret of the Old Clock

Carolyn Keene

Maison d'édition: CLXBX

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Synopsis

The Secret of the Old Clock marks the first appearance of Nancy Drew and establishes a model of investigative fiction centered on curiosity, intelligence, and moral clarity. When a mysterious will disappears, Nancy follows a trail of overlooked details, hidden documents, and quiet contradictions that lead far beyond the confines of polite society.

The novel presents detection as a form of initiation. Observation, patience, and reasoning replace force, and order is restored through method rather than authority. The mystery unfolds at a measured pace, grounded in domestic spaces, inheritance, and trust.

Clear, structured, and enduring, The Secret of the Old Clock remains a foundational work of twentieth-century popular fiction, defining the detective story as a discipline of attention and resolve.
Disponible depuis: 06/02/2026.
Longueur d'impression: 142 pages.

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